SanDiegoSue

Good to read that:D there are more like me!!

Sue

I'm not a formal gown type of person. Probably a combination of not feeling I look that good, not wanting to spend so much money, and also knowing that I'll never wear it again. Add it all up, and I want to wear pants. I've got black rayon/silk-type palazzo pants and a somewhat fancy top.

How many of you prefer pants? Any pictures?

We will be on a Princess cruise of the Baltic with 2 formal nights. On past Princess cruises, I've seen it all on formal nights, from casual pants to Princess Grace dresses.

I'll try to get a picture of me.

I like your site....you sound like a good group....

Sue

Danish Viking,

We'll be in Copenhagen for 4 days , Aug. 31 - September 3. On one of those days, we want to spend an entire day at the Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet. We aren't planning on renting a car, but we are willing to, if that would be a better way to be able to see and wander around the entire place.

If we don't rent a car, how do we get there? We're staying at the Bethel.

Once there, is it walkable, or should we have a car? Do you recommend a specific car rental agency?

Thanks very much,

Sue

I know about the free tours in Tallinn, but the reviews were quite contradictory and I thought the tours depended on the guide very much and the guide was always different. The guide we hired was recommended to us by a company, which we already knew could be trusted, so we were sure the guide would be nice. Also we did not want to join a group. It was our second cruise and on the first cruise we just walked in Tallinn on our own. We found the Old Town absolutely charming and on the second trip we wanted a tour to learn more about it. But we thought a group tour would not be in harmony with the character of the city. And that was true. With a private guide we were able to walk around at a comfortable paste, avoid places that were too much crowded and then return there when the big groups would leave. We liked the tour very much (especially all the stories about the ghosts in the old houses :)).

Actually I should say that after St. Petersburg Tallinn was the city we liked most.

Could you share with us the name of your private guide in Tallinn and what the cost was?

Manyhanks,

Sue

We have reserved a Princess tour that includes a visit with a Helsinki family, including a chance to see their home.

Has anyone done this tour? How is it? Do you get a chance to experience what the family life is all about?

Sue

Thank you!!!

Sue

Danish Viking,

I've been trying to figure out our transportation myself, but I've only gotten more and more frustrated. Can you help us?

 

1. From airport, we're going to Wakeup Borgergade for one night, prior to starting the cruise the next day. Should we take the metro - M2 to Kongens Nytorv, then either walk (if it's a short walk) or get a taxi?

 

2. From Wakeup Borgergade, what is the best way to get to Norreport, to catch Bus 25 to Oceankaj?

 

3. After the cruise, we plan to spend 4 days in Copenhagen. We're staying at the Bethel. From reading the other posts, I'm not sure what to do. Should we take Bus 25 to Norreport, then a taxi to the hotel? Or, what?

 

Sorry I'm so bad with this. Along with everyone else I really appreciate all the help you've given.

 

Sue

Forgot to say that we travel from hotel to cruise terminal on August 20 and we return to port on August 31.

Sue

Danish Viking,

I've been trying to figure out our transportation myself, but I've only gotten more and more frustrated. Can you help us?

1. From airport, we're going to Wakeup Borgergade for one night, prior to starting the cruise the next day. Should we take the metro - M2 to Kongens Nytorv, then either walk (if it's a short walk) or get a taxi?

2. From Wakeup Borgergade, what is the best way to get to Norreport, to catch Bus 25 to Oceankaj?

3. After the cruise, we plan to spend 4 days in Copenhagen. We're staying at the Bethel. From reading the other posts, I'm not sure what to do. Should we take Bus 25 to Norreport, then a taxi to the hotel? Or, what?

Sorry I'm so bad with this. Along with everyone else I really appreciate all the help you've given.

Sue

If you book ahead online this HOHO a 20% discount should apply.

 

http://www.city-sightseeing.com/tours/denmark/copenhagen.htm

 

Discount code is Matalan20 - I tried it and it works, in US Dollars and other principal currencies.

 

We used them in Copenhagen and they were first class - make sure it's the City Sightseeing bus line in red.

why the city sightseeing tour, other than another company?

sue

I thought someone on this forum said the 24-hour Stockholm card was no longer being offered. Anyone???

does anyone know of a private service that provides transportation from Nynashamn to Stockholm? And then takes you back to the ship? Perhaps a mini van or limo that can take a few couples? would also need to be affordable.

Sue

We're taking the train from Nynashamn to the Stockholm Central station. Is there a tourist office near there?

Also, which bus or other transportation do we take from this station to the Vasa museum? Then, from Vasa to Gamla Stan?

From Gamla Stan, where would we go to take a short water tour and see a little of the islands?

thank you

We want to take the train in Nynashamn to either the Vasa Museum or The Royal Palace first thing when we arrive. One thread I read talked about 3,000-plus people rushing off the ship and getting on the train.

does anyone have any experience as to how crowded or possibly full the train will be? We arrive on Saturday, August 29. Any suggestions?

Also, is the Stockholm Central stop on the island where Gamla Stan, City Hall and the Royal Palace are?

thank you!

Thanks everyone for your input!

Sue

Our ship, Regal Princesss, arrives Saturday, August 29. We will tender to Nynäshamn. When we get off, which way do we go to get to the train station? Are there signs? What will they say?

I looked at the map you provided, but couldn't find the train station....

Sorry

Sue

We will arrive via the Regal Princess on Saturday, 29 August 2015. When the tender brings us to the coast, will your cottage with information be nearby? Is the train station still a 10-20 minute walk? And, do they have a different schedule on Saturdays?

Back in your original post in 2011, you mentioned a shuttle bus. Is that still in operation? If so, how does that work?

Thank you

Sue

Thank you everyone. I was afraid this would be the case.

Sue

Does Viking or any other lines have a room large enough to accommodate a couple with 2 children, ages 5 and 9?

Thank you klfrodo!

I've noticed on insuremytrip.com that policies provide different amounts for medical evacuation, from $50,000 to $400,000 and up.

What is the typical cost of medical evacuation?

Also, I assume repatriation (travel back to US from foreign country) is a separate coverage. Any thoughts on appropriate amount to get for this?

Thank you

Sue

We used a company called Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours for a wonderful day. I highly recommend them. You can read about their tour at

http://www.hawkesbaynz.com/Listings/Hawkes-Bay-Scenic-Tours/

Sue

We had booked dogsledding with Temsco in Juneau. They picked us up at the designated location and time (9:30 am), drove us out for 10 minutes to their offices...and then told us the flight was cancelled due to weather. It was very rainy that day. And yet, there were lots of people there getting ready to go on helicopters for a glacier fly-over and walk. Temsco said we could do the glacier walk instead, which made us think that we were cancelled because nobody else had booked the combo helicopter fly-over and dogsledding. We declined their offer and got our money refunded.

The next day in Skagway, we went to a tour concession at the end of the pier and were able to sign up for dogsledding on the Denver glacier. Interestingly, it was with the same company...Temsco. It was fabulous and the highlight of our cruise.